The donations of food collected by Whiskers and Leo as part of the Hungry Bowl Drive will benefit the pets affected by Hurricane Sandy, as well as homeless pets at the Staten Island Animal Care and Control Center in Charleston.Staten Island Advance

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Pets fill our lives with love and joy. We owe it to them to make sure their bowls never go unfilled.

As part of an international effort spearheaded by PetSitters Internations (PSI), a professional pet-sitting service that includes among its members Whiskers and Leo Pet Care in Charleston, the Hungry Bowl Drive is collecting pet food and other items for local shelters and pets in need.

The donations collected by Whiskers and Leo will benefit the pets affected by Hurricane Sandy, as well as homeless pets at the Staten Island Animal Care and Control Center in Charleston.

This is the second annual Whiskers and Leo Hungry Bowl. The business is offering 10 percent off all pet-care services to pet-owners who donate to the Hungry Bowl drive.